Explosion at Ohio metal factory 70 miles from East Palestine injures at least 14 people, showering surrounding area with molten debris

• At least 14 people were injured Monday in an explosion at a metal factory outside of Cleveland.
• The blast sent a shower of molten metal debris over the surrounding area. 
• The explosion site is 70 miles from East Palestine, where a train loaded with toxic chemicals derailed this month. 

An explosion that ripped through an Ohio metal factory Monday afternoon has injured at least 14 people. The blast occurred just 15 miles outside of Cleveland, and 70 miles from the village of East Palestine, where a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month.